4 Simple Ways To Go Green In Your Office
10/08/09 | Kentucky Business Network
Save Power With Your PC
Step One:
Conserve energy by setting your computer to “sleep” or “hibernate mode” when you are away from the desk. With most operating systems, you can program a computer to automatically hibernate after a designated period of inactivity. This simple trick is environmentally friendly and helps preserve the life of laptop batteries as well.
Step Two:
If you have an older model laptop, consider investing in a new battery. Batteries begin to break down and work less efficiently over time. Over the years, you will get significantly less life out of the battery for the same amount of power. You will ultimately save money by recycling that old laptop battery and updating it with a new one. It is also possibly to replace the power supplies on older computers. Computers now have much more energy-conservative power supplies. It is often easy and inexpensive to replace the older model with a newer one.
Step Three:
If you are shopping for a new laptop, look for one with a LED screen. There are numerous benefits to choosing LED’s -beyond the fact that they are an energy saving option. LED screens are also both recyclable and mercury-free. In addition, they tend to be thinner, lighter, and easier to carry around. You can save on your energy bills, save the environment, and save your back.
Step Four:
Many of your office electronics now have “IV” 85 percent efficient adaptors. This new standard in energy efficiency will help you do your part to reduce energy consumption in the office. From your computer, to your printer, to your speakers, try to purchase office electronics that have the have the International Energy Efficiency stamp of “IV” 85 percent efficiency. It will help you save money and is one more way to reduce our energy dependence.
